New Manchester City signing Gabriel Jesus escaped serious injury after a fan tackled him from behind during a charity match.

Jesus - who will join the Premier League big boys in January in a £27million deal from Palmeiras was left in agony after a fan hacked him down during an exhibition match featuring several of Brazil's top young players.

The 19-year-old - who is set to leave Brazil for England in the coming weeks - was scythed down by the pitch invader before a nasty challenge left him requiring treatment - but Pep Guardiola can breath easy as the talented teen was able to get up and continue.

Pep Guardiola can breath again as Jesus avoided a serious injury (Image: Getty)

He has scored four times in six appearances for the Brazilian national team since making his debut earlier this year.

Football legend Pele reckons Jesus is destined for stardom for both club and country.

He said: "He is a boy who has a lot of future. Right now, he’s the best player we have. I think he can improve a lot still."